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Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Oscar LiuJanuary 27, 2026 at 04:37 AM
Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish
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Hong Kong police are investigating a case of suspected animal cruelty after over 100 fish died during a pond cleaning operation at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O on Monday. A cleaning contractor removed the fish from the pond for maintenance but allegedly failed to provide adequate aeration in the temporary holding space. The incident was reported to police by a passerby who found dozens of fish in crates near the pond. The case, initially classified as a request for assistance, has been reclassified as animal cruelty and is being investigated by the Tseung Kwan O district criminal investigation team. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday morning.

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King Min House 50% King Lam Estate 60% Hong Kong Pigeon and Dove Rescue ×270% Tseung Kwan O ×280% Hong Kong Police ×290%

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South China Morning Post
Political Lean
Center-Right (0.50)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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90%
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Tseung Kwan O

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